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Originally posted by Kapoho Joe
The homeless have been living behind the Pawn Shop for over a year. Shame on the property owner for not properly securing their vacant building. IMHO, they owe Sal and family an apology.
In a more litigious culture than Hawaii they might end up owing more than an apology if it could be proven in a court of law that they knew there were people squatting in the building and didn't do anything about it.
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I just stopped at a neighbors house who is tearing down an old barn to pick up some weathered wood. I'll probably make some picture frames or other items from it.
I guess it's too late now but did anyone salvage some material from the theatre to create things to sell at the fundraiser? That might be a nice reminder of better days.
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I saw several truckloads of weathered 2X4s around town yesterday, I assumed they had been salvaged.
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I feel like those wooden buildings that burned down were unsafe because of age and termites. They went up in flames like a matchstick and I think it's a small miracle that no one was burned or worse. I think Sal will be able to open a new Luquin's someday and an outdoor dining area would be great too.
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They have had police, fire &/or wrecking crew there since the fire...
Based on the damage, I would guess is that no one will be allowed on-site (with the liability issues), unless they have training, bonding & insurance...something most collectors do not...
I posted this earlier today:
Arrived at the Pahoa Pool today
To a beautiful rainbow over the park
Across the street, the remains of landmarks
Lay to waste, amid flowers
Images:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/b2mxekmb8quug...hN_Ma?dl=0
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A source in local government told me this afternoon that a couple of guys squatting at the pawn shop got into a tussle over drugs; kicked over some sort of an oil lamp and fled. According to this source, the tenant or owner, I wasn't clear on that, recently ran for public office. There are two suspects in custody.
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Originally posted by JohnDW
A source in local government told me this afternoon that a couple of guys squatting at the pawn shop got into a tussle over drugs; kicked over some sort of an oil lamp and fled. According to this source, the tenant or owner, I wasn't clear on that, recently ran for public office. There are two suspects in custody.
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Maddy Green used to run the pawnshop at that site, but it has been closed for awhile. She did not own the building, the owners said it was uninsured.
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Ermie is the owner, she's ancient, maybe 90+, doesn't have a clue.
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I'm hoping Luquinitos can open at the former Sukothais in the near future, while Sal figures out his long term plans.
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That's a good idea. I sure miss Suko Thai though too.
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